Best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,551 Turn-Based Strategy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Turn-Based Strategy game rankings were last updated on 12/12/2024.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,972 positive reviews and 1,636 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,728 positive reviews and 1,525 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,777 positive reviews and 2,190 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,729 positive reviews and 2,941 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,240 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.95 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.95 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
6. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,130 positive reviews and 7,655 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
7. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,861 positive reviews and 921 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
8. WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
WitchSpring R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,759 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $26.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Persona 3 Reload
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Persona 3 Reload has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,206 positive reviews and 1,948 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $69.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,392 positive reviews and 396 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 20,873 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 422 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,404 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,092 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.95 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,727 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $26.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,099 | 2/2/2024 | 93 | $69.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,095 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). WitchSpring R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Persona 3 Reload on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.